Hideki Matsuyama wins money title

KOCHI, Japan -- Hideki Matsuyama has become the first rookie to claim the Japanese tour's money title with a win at the Casio World Open.

Matsuyama turned pro in April and has won five tournaments on the Japanese tour this season. In seven PGA Tour-sanctioned events, Matsuyama has six top-25 finishes. He plans to compete on the PGA Tour in 2014.

Matsuyama shot a 70 in the final round Sunday at Kochi Kuroshio Country Club to finish at 12-under 276, one stroke ahead of Yuta Ikeda. ...